Dedicated Trees

Many trees have been donated to our Arboretum in recognition of a person, organization, or event. Click on the image below to learn more about these dedicated trees. If you are interested in contributing to our campus collection, please Email Us and include your name, contact information, and the reason for the dedication so that we may add the information to this page in the future.

Smith, Raena N.

A Prunus serrulata 'Kanzan' stands outside of Kirwan and Martin Halls to honor the life of Raena Smith, graduate of the College of Information Studies in Information Science.

Student Government Association

The Student Government Association (SGA) has been a part of campus for 100 years. To commemorate this great accomplishment, it has decided to plant a tree in honor of its commitment to sustainability and helping students on this campus.

Sullivan, Paul

Paul “Tuwe” Sullivan, member of the Arboretum staff, passed away in 2022 and a tree is planted near Chapel Field in his honor.

Tiller, India

There is a tree on campus, at the Memorial Chapel's Garden of Reflection & Remembrance, dedicated to India Tiller, who was a former staff member in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Undergraduate Studies office.

Virginia Tech Memorial Trees

Two flowering dogwoods are dedicated to the victims of the shooting that occurred on April 16, 2007 at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) in Blacksburg, VA.

Weaver, Matthew Davis

An American beech tree on campus is dedicated to Matthew Davis Weaver after he passed on June 2, 2005.

Williams, Rhonda M.

A European beech is dedicated to Rhonda M. Williams, the director of the UMD Afro-American Studies Program from 1986 to 2000.

Zhang, Maggie Yue

The Hinoki falsecypress dedicated to Maggie Yue Zhang is located on the eastern side of the Art-Sociology building, towards Tawes Plaza.